The artwork, titled “No. 14 (Horizontals, White over Darks),” was created by Mark Rothko in 1961. It is an oil painting representative of the Color Field Painting art movement. This abstract piece measures 143.3 x 237 cm and is currently housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork comprises several horizontal bands of color, with a prominent white band at the top. Below the white band are three darker horizontal layers, transitioning from dark blue to an almost black hue. The layers are characterized by their soft, blurred edges, which give a sense of depth and tranquility. The contrast between the light top layer and the darker sections below creates a striking visual effect, typical of Rothko’s exploration of color and emotion. The composition’s simplicity and the meditative quality of the color relationships encapsulate Rothko’s abstract expressionist style, inviting viewers to engage with the work on an emotional and contemplative level.
